Countplus concedes conditions 'challenging' for accounting team
Countplus' full-year results have revealed a "challenging" accounting environment that has led to the divestment of one accounting firm and "impairments" in two other ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 26 Aug 2016
Accountants' appetite for robo-advice spikes
The launch of a new partner programme has confirmed the industry's appetite for robo-advice, as accountants seek to offer new advisory services to their client base.
Aussie SMEs resistant to global marketplace
Australian business owners are yet to be convinced of the benefits that global expansion can grant them, according to new research from a leading mid-tier firm, and are ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 25 Aug 2016
Sage Australia responds to UK data breach
Sage Australia’s MD has responded to the data breach which has reportedly compromised the personal information of employees in 280 UK businesses.
TECHNOLOGY • Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Victorian liquidator hit after ASIC surveillance
ASIC has accepted a voluntary undertaking from a Victoria-based registered liquidator, after it was found that he had failed to comply with his statutory lodgement and ...
TAX • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Sage compromised by UK data breach
A significant data breach at software provider Sage may have compromised the personal information of employees in 280 UK businesses.
University partners with big four to introduce business advisory
Acknowledging the rapidly changing accounting industry, one Australian university has looked to incorporate business advisory into future teachings, to better equip new ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 15 Aug 2016
Accounting director hit with ASIC disqualification
ASIC has punished one former company director following an investigation into the affairs of his accounting, taxation and business consulting practice.
BUSINESS • Fri, 12 Aug 2016
SMEs lack confidence in legislative passing power
Australian SMEs have lost faith in the Turnbull goverment's power to pass legislation, according to the latest research from software provider MYOB.
TAX • Fri, 12 Aug 2016